cheap starter .22???

[JFootin]

Anyone know much about Phoenix .22s

Made of soft metal. You get what you pay for.

[DeaconKC]

Go new and get a Smith and Wesson 22A, great shooters and easy to find for around $250. If you find a used Ruger or Buckmark, grab them.

[DLButler]

I have both the Phoenix HP22A and the Heritage Rough Rider 22LR. They both have functioned fine with a single problem. The Phoenix is nice because you can get two barrels for it, 3" and 5". It is about the weight of a CM9. I haven't had any problems with the Heritage Rough Rider either, but I have seen it for less than $200, even the blemished ones. I have the 6 1/2 inch barrel with the interchangable cylinder for 22LR and 22Mag. My wife prefers the Heritage over the Phoenix because of the single action. They are both good choices.

[SpecK]

I'm pretty impressed with the little MKIII 22/45. There nice little pistols. The break down of them is not as bad as some make it out to be. They don't need to be broken down after every range visit. Heck I know guys that own them and put thousands of round through them and have never broken them down.

BINGO!!!



JFootin, I understand your concern but the breakdown gets much easier and the blow back bolt is kind of a pain til you get used to it. I liked you idea about have a full size 9 the exact same as you .22 trainer. Matter of fact my buddy just got one and it shoots pretty well, fits nicely in the hand, but the little bugger has had a few FTF and FTEjects so Im not crazy about it. My cousin has the Buckmark which he likes pretty well but I can shoot circles around him with my slab barrel. Stay away from the Walther P22 -- the SR22 is pretty cool lookin tho- and tinman swears by it...bottom line, stick with ruger, you wont be disappointed

[JFootin]

BINGO!!!



JFootin, I understand your concern but the breakdown gets much easier and the blow back bolt is kind of a pain til you get used to it. I liked you idea about have a full size 9 the exact same as you .22 trainer. Matter of fact my buddy just got one and it shoots pretty well, fits nicely in the hand, but the little bugger has had a few FTF and FTEjects so Im not crazy about it. My cousin has the Buckmark which he likes pretty well but I can shoot circles around him with my slab barrel. Stay away from the Walther P22 -- the SR22 is pretty cool lookin tho- and tinman swears by it...bottom line, stick with ruger, you wont be disappointed

Thanks!

[les strat]

As posted in a thread I started, I just picked up a Ruger Single 10. I haven't shot it yet, but it has the reputaion of being a pretty good shooter if you like the revolver route. My other .22 is a SS Marlin M60SB. Dead accurate rifle out of the box. Doesn't need tweeking like a 10/22.

My new Ruger Single 10


My bro-in-law has a Ruger Mark III with bull barrel that is a great shooter as well, but a PITA to break down and clean. And when it is dirty, it doesn't run worth a crap. That's why I went for a wheel gun. 22L is just dirty stuff, but loads of fun. And cheap to shoot!